Formative Assessment

Alternative Grading: Focus on Competencies

Feb. 26 | Explore the possibilities of a competency-based grading system with examples Anna Hiatt.

Using formative assessments to improve critical thinking & writing skills

Explore five formative assessment approaches focusing on improving writing skills and critical thinking.

Identifying, prioritizing, and aligning learning goals to assessments with the iTGI

The Interactive Teaching Goals Inventory tool provides instructors with a valuable resource to align their learning goals with various assessment techniques.

Interactive Teaching Goals Inventory (iTGI)

Interactive Teaching Goals Inventory is designed to be used in conjunction with Classroom Assessment Techniques.

Database of formative assessment strategies

The strategies described in detail in Angelo and Cross (1993) are primarily designed for in-person classrooms but, most are easily adapted to online.

Classroom Assessment Explorer

Use this tool to explore ways to assess different types of learning.

What is formative assessment and feedback?

Formative assessments are typically low- or no-stakes assessments used with the intent of informing the instructor about how well their instructional approach is working.

More reps for better learning

Cal Garbin makes extensive use of large question banks to provide opportunities for his students to do enough reps that they develop invaluable skills

Classroom Assessment

Assessment is how an instructor learns what a student does or does not know about the course material.

Student Buy-In Toward Formative Assessments

This resource considers student buy-in toward formative assessments along with there relevancy and importance.

Assessment Techniques

Knute Broady Collection: Ideas for Assessment Techniques.

Formative Assessment Ideas

Knute Broady Collection: Ideas for Formative Assessment.

Active Learning Online: Post-lecture Quizzes

Use quizzes to bust the fluency illusion and give timely feedback.

Active Learning Online: Effective online communication - Muddiest Point

Use the "muddiest point" technique to gain insight to your students' learning and provide targeted instruction.

Active Learning Online: Peer Instruction using Group Exams

Use peer instruction to squeeze extra learning out of your exam by making students take it twice. Once on their own (90%), then again with a team (10%).